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Addition of vanadium and niobium to platinum-based alloys
(2013-08-12)
The ternary systems, Pt-Al-V at the Pt-rich corner and Pt-Cr-V were investigated. Phase equilibria data were obtained using scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction ...
The relationship between market centres and the growth of rural economies: case study of Kabondo Division/Rachuonyo District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
Rural-Urban linkages has previously been handled in different perspectives. In this study, we
examined linkages on the basis of the relationship between crop production and market
centres in the growth of rural economies, ...
Planning for pedestrians in the C.B.D. of Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 1990)
In many Central Business Districts (C. B.D.)
conditions of pedestrians have been getting worse, and show
no prospects of improvement. People tend to get pushed
under or over roads or squeezed on the edges. These
problems ...
A conservation ethics for sustainable urban communities in Kenya: Southern Nairobi Integrated River Basin planning and management
(University of Nairobi, 2002-08)
The interaction between natural resources, human development and environmental quality have increasingly exhibited a befitting difficulty the world over. As we begin the 215t century, fresh water resources still remain ...
Planning for non-motorized urban public transport in Kisumu City, the case of boda-boda
(University Of Nairobi, 2009-10)
The significance of the urban transport system lies in their provision of linkages between points
of residence and employment, their contribution to economies of scale and specialization of
urban based activities ...
The Operations of matatu public transport sector in Nairobi: A Case study of South 'B' to City Centre Route
(University Of Nairobi, 1989-06)
This study sought to inquire into the operational
characteristics of matatu mode of public
transport in the process of providing public transport
in Nairobi. The study was carried out during 1988 -
1989 academic year ...
Planning for sustainable water supply and sanitation infrastructure services at the suburbs: A case study of Ngundu informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007-06)
Various researches have documented attempts at improving service provision and infrastructure in urban areas. Despite these researches, rapid urban growth coupled with inability of local and central government to provide ...
The need for air-conditioning in high-rise office building(Case study: Nairobi Central Business District)
(University Of Nairobi, 2008-06)